Not far from the coast of South Africa is the island of Madagascar , washed by the waters of the Indian Ocean. The country is famous for its rich nature, interesting history, and the presence of amazing sights . The territory of the island of Madagascar is full of rivers that play a huge role in the economic development of the state.
What are the rivers on the island of Madagascar?
The largest rivers of Madagascar are:
- Betsibuka , whose bed is laid in the north-west of the island. The total length of the river is 525 km. A distinctive feature of it is the color of water - red-brown. Scientists explain this phenomenon by ecological catastrophe, because in the area of the river flow almost all forests are destroyed, and there is a strong erosion of soils. Betsibuka is one of the navigable rivers of Madagascar, but in recent years the water surface suitable for the movement of ships has been reduced to 130 km.
- The Mangoki River is located in the south-west of the country. It is one of the longest rivers in Madagascar, since its length reaches 564 km. Mangoki originates in the province of Fianarantsoa and carries its waters to Toliara , where it flows into the Mozambique Channel, forming a huge delta. The river is in hard-to-reach terrain, in the direction of its current there are barrier islands, marshes along the banks and thick mangroves.
- In the east of the island there is the Maninguuri River, the length of which does not exceed 260 km. It flows from Lake Alautra and flows into the Indian Ocean. Maninguuri is different from other rivers by the rapid current and numerous rapids. The total area of the basin of this reservoir is 12,645 square kilometers. km.
- Attractive for tourists is the river Tsiribikhina , located in the west of Madagascar. Throughout, it is characterized by calm and slow currents. It is of great importance, since it allows you to connect hard-to-reach provinces, provide residents with food and medicines. River cruises are organized on Maninguri, allowing to enjoy local beauties. Also along the river is the Tsing-du-Bemaraha National Park .